Customs and Border Protection

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, which belongs to the Department of Homeland Security, manages ports of entry along U.S. land borders. The U.S. Border Patrol is the component of CBP responsible for securing the border between ports of entry.

In the opening statement of his testimony before the Homeland Security subcommittee of the House Committee on Appropriations, ICE Acting Director Matthew Albence makes the case for increased funding for ICE law enforcement operations.